coastal [noun]

Naoza

Maana (Definition)

Bajuni and Northern Swahili dialect variant for a dhow captain or chief navigator.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

dhow captain / master navigator in Bajuni dialect

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

naoza

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Maritime

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Naoza aliongoza chombo salama hadi bandarini."

Translation: The master dhow captain led the vessel safely to port.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Dau linaloenda mrama halikosi nahodha mbovu mkuu wa chombo